British women are getting plastic surgery to please their significant other

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Do you remember the 1985 hit duet by Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox that made a comeback as part of the sound track of the ‘Legally Blonde 2’ film: ‘Sisters are doin’ it for themselves’? Well, it would appear that when it comes to plastic surgery, British women are NOT “doin’ it for themselves”. A recent survey conducted by researchers at Aberdeen University and reported by BBC Scotland revealed that the large majority of Brits were going under the knife to please their men. In North America, the reverse applies and women are making the decision to undertake plastic surgery to please themselves first and foremost.

The report also reveals that many British women feel pressured to get plastic surgery. One woman revealed she went under the knife because her husband wanted her to have the body she used to have…before she had 2 kids. Another woman revealed that she opted for breast enhancement surgery as a way to ensure that her partner would continue to love her as much as she loved him.

Another big difference between Americans, Canadians and Brits? North Americans are not shy in revealing that they did in fact opt for plastic surgery to enhance their look. In the U.K., it’s still very hush-hush and it’s still a subject of shame.

According to Lipo.com, Brits spent £360 million ($720 million) on cosmetic treatments in 2005 – a 242 per cent increase since 2000!